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RESOLUTION 7910 <br /> CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br /> COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF BECOMING <br /> A BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON COMMUNITY <br /> WHEREAS,many families support their military service members who are serving in the United <br /> States and overseas to protect the values and freedom enjoyed by the citizens of the United States of <br /> America, and; <br /> WHEREAS,a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group has been formed in an effort to <br /> assist connecting local military family members with a community network of support that is understood <br /> and trusted by military families,where military residents and their families are recognized and can access <br /> information and services to assist them during the deployment cycle and is sustainable for future military <br /> families as deployment becomes necessary, and; <br /> WHEREAS,this Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group will build on the existing strength <br /> of our community and organizations by continuing to support awareness and addressing the needs of <br /> spouses and children throughout the deployment, deployment-reintegration process and through extended <br /> periods after homecoming in ways to lessen their burden while a family member is deployed or is impacted <br /> by their service to community and country,and; <br /> WHEREAS,We believe the effects of deployment do not end when the soldier returns home and <br /> the family is reunited;this process takes months for some families and years for others;We believe the <br /> ultimate vision of the community is to offer support to military families and honor them in our midst, and; <br /> WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Mounds View and the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon <br /> Community Group encourage key groups of the community service members and their families to be <br /> proactive and work in harmony to develop a program which empowers community synchronization of <br /> effort and build an enduring and sustainable network of support. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,on behalf of its residents,the Mounds View City <br /> Council is proud to recognize, appreciate and say"Thank You"to our military members and their families <br /> for their service sacrifices and in all they do. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the residents and the Mounds View <br /> City Council do fully support the efforts of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group to support <br /> our military members and their families while defending the democratic values of the United States of <br /> America. <br /> Approved this 12th day of March,2012. <br /> .e lahe ,Ma <br /> ATTEST: <br /> , <br /> James Ericson, City Administrator <br /> (seal) <br />